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LANSING — As thousands of Michigan driver's licenses begin to expire because of Secretary of State branch office closures, the state has begun making in-person appointments for certain essential workers to make renewals, an official said.

"We are providing emergency in-person appointments to critical infrastructure sector workers that need a current credential from us to continue to do their jobs," said Jake Rollow, a spokesman for the Michigan Department of State.

"We are working directly with industry associations to vet and schedule these requests on a case-by-case basis."

Thousands of Michigan driver licenses are expected to expire, due to the closure of Secretary of State branch offices during the coronavirus pandemic.(Photo: Michigan Secretary of State's office)

The Free Press reported March 24 that closure of the branch offices during Michigan's state of emergency resulting from the coronavirus pandemic would cause thousands of driver's licenses across the state to expire.

Those affected are people who renewed their licenses online the last time they renewed, meaning they are required to renew in person this time. Offices have been closed since March 16, though online services and self-serve kiosks are still available around the state for transactions that don't have to be done in person.